Cooking with a bamboo steamer allows your food to retain vital nutrients, create authentic dishes, and cuts down on cooking times due to the high temperature of steam. Bamboo steamers may not be for everyone, but if your goal is to create healthy meals on a budget, this may be the thing for you.
Bamboo steamers are non-toxic, unlike the metallic and plastic steamers.
So, whatever you cook in your daily life with the help of bamboo steamers, you don't need to worry about the electricity costs. Also, they are very cheap compared to most metallic steamers. You can even make them at home and save on the cost of purchasing one.
Although the bamboo is organic and entirely natural, it is possible for the steam to stick bits of food in the bamboo. In order to keep a clean and hygienic bamboo steamer, we advise cleaning after every use to ensure that each time you use your bamboo steamer it feels brand new!
Advantages of Bamboo Steamers
Because it's stackable, you can steam more than one food at a time, which is particularly helpful if the two foods have different cooking times. Simply place the food with the longer cooking time at the bottom, start cooking, then add the tier with the shorter cooking time afterward.
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Choose a bamboo steamer that's the right size for your cooking needs. Most steamers measure 10 inches in diameter. If you tend to cook for a crowd, you can shop for a larger model. Compact options are also available for those cooking for one or two people.
To clean your bamboo steamer, wash with a sponge and mild dish soap, and immediately rinse thoroughly. Let the steamer air dry for at least 2 days before storing to prevent any mold or mildew. Do not put your bamboo steamer in the dishwasher. Do not soak it in water in the sink for more than 5 minutes.
Before using for the first time: Wash all pieces with hot soapy water, rinse well and then soak in hot water for 30 minutes. After soaking, steam all baskets and lid for about 30 minutes (while empty).
The process is sometimes slower than using a metal basket, but it's also more effective; bamboo absorbs some of the excess moisture while cooking, rather than allowing the steam to re-condense into water and drip back onto your food.
While those start cooking, prep more delicate veg like broccoli, asparagus, and mushrooms and arrange them in the second basket. Open the steamer lid and place the second basket on top of the bottom one, put the lid back on, and steam until veg are crisp-tender, about five minutes.
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